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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 252.95 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 252.95 and 179.65 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 252.95 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/252.95 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 252.95 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 45,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440.94/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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